Hijrah

Name: Hijrah
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SKU: 9783777439969
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In the Footsteps of the Prophet

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Hijrah retraces the journey of Prophet Muhammad during his iconic migration from Makkah to Yathrib, later known as Madinat an-Nabi, or the "City of the Prophet." Combining insights from scholars, historians, and artists, the book situates the Hijrah within its sacred geographical landscape, offering a unique exploration of the stories, memories, and events along the route. This provides readers with tangible connections to the 1400-year-old narrative of endurance, faith, and the founding of a united community.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in religious history, Islamic culture, and the intersection of geography and heritage. It appeals to those seeking a deeper understanding of the Hijrah beyond traditional narratives, including scholars, students, and art enthusiasts.

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With the help of scholars, historians and artists, and through a range of diverse media, this book sets out to follow in the footsteps of Prophet Muhammad (), retracing his movements during the famous Hijrah 'migration', from Makkah to the oasis town of Yathrib soon to become Madinat an-Nabi, the "City of the Prophet." Situating the Hijrah firmly within the geography in which it unfolded, the book uses the sacred landscape of the Hijrah* as a receptacle for its stories, memories, and the events that took place along the route, thus providing tangible links between us and this momentous journey as never before experienced.

For over fourteen hundred years, al-Hijrah, the famous story of the Prophet Muhammad's (*) 'migration' from Makkah to Madinah, has been told and retold by generations of Muslims throughout the world. This story, one of endurance overcoming adversity in pursuit of religious freedom to establish a nation united by bonds of brotherhood and faith, has continued to be an inspiration from which renewed meanings have been drawn.

This book follows in the footsteps of the Prophet (), retracing his movements during this crucial journey, and examining what occurred as he left his home in Makkah to the oasis town of Yathrib soon to become the "City of the Prophet." However, unlike anything seen before, this book anchors the Hijrah firmly within the geography in which it unfolded. Acting as a receptacle for its stories, memories, and the events that took place along the route, the sacred landscape of the Hijrah provides tangible links between us and this momentous journey as never before, bringing a greater appreciation of the Hijrah* story.

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Praised by The National for rectifying a long-standing gap in our understanding of a pivotal historical event, the book is described as "kaleidoscopic, learned and exquisitely illustrated," offering fresh perspectives on the Hijrah’s enduring inspiration. The Art Newspaper highlights the rigorous research and fieldwork of Abdullah Hussein Alkadi, a leading expert who has dedicated decades to studying the exact route and broader context of this journey.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9783777439969

Publisher: Hirmer Verlag

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 October 2022

Country: Germany

Imprint: Hirmer Verlag

Illustration: 200 Illustrations, color

Contributors:

Edited by Idries Trevathan
Contributions by Abdullah Hussein Alkadi
Contributions by Kumail Al Musaly
Contributions by Hamza Yusuf
Contributions by Daoud Stephen Casewit
Contributions by Ovidio Salazar
Contributions by Thalia Kennedy
Contributions by Ashraf Ehsan Fagih

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 248.0mm

Height: 286.0mm

Weight: 1740g

Pages: 240

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Religion & Spirituality

About the Author

Abdullah Alkadi is professor for Urban and Regional Planning at the Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisla University in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

Idries Trevathan is a curator of Islamic art at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) in Dhahran Saudi Arabia.